Shannon Sharpe is a former Professional football player and an NFL Hall-of-fame inductee, who has transitioned from playing football to analyzing and commentating on football after his retirement.

Shannon has a huge net worth and earns well from his job. Sharpe currently works for FOX Sports as a TV sports program host and football analyst. He also has a troubled dating and married life. Stick with us till the end to know more about Shannon Sharpe.

Who is Shannon Sharpe?

Shannon Sharpe was born on June 26, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois. U.S. He is the son of father Pete Sharpe and mother Mary Alice Dixon. He is the younger brother of former NFL star wide receiver Sterling Sharpe.

Shannon Sharpe is a former Professional Football Player.Image Source: Catch Carri

Shannon’s father died of lung cancer when he was in 8th grade. Despite having born in Chicago, Shannon was raised in Glennville, Georgia. He attended a local high school in Glennville.

After high school, he went to Savannah State University. This was where his footballing career took off. He graduated from here with a degree in Criminal Justice. While in Savannah State, he played football and basketball, and also took part in track and field, especially jumping and throwing events.

Shannon Sharpe’s Career Statistics and Highlights

Shannon Sharpe began his professional football career while at Savannah State University. Sharpe was drafted in the 7th round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos, 192ndoverall.

Sharpe remained with Denver Broncos from 1990 to 1999, for 9 years. He spent most of his professional career with Denver winning many titles and individual honors. He went on to win two Super Bowl Finals with Denver, Super Bowl XXXII, and Super Bowl XXXIII.

After a long run with Denver Broncos, Sharpe went to Baltimore Ravens where he won another Super Bowl final, Super Bowl XXXV. Shannon returned to Denver Broncos and played for them until his retirement in 2003, after which he moved on to be a commentator and sports analyst.

Career stats:

Receptions:

815

Receiving yards:

10,060

Touchdowns:

62

Details stats:

Receiving

Year

Team

G

Rec

Yds

Avg

TD

1990

Denver

16

7

99

14.1

1

1991

Denver

16

22

322

14.6

1

1992

Denver

16

53

640

12.1

2

1993

Denver

16

81

995

12.3

9

1994

Denver

15

87

1,010

11.6

4

1995

Denver

13

63

756

12.0

4

1996

Denver

15

80

1,062

13.3

10

1997

Denver

16

72

1,107

15.4

3

1998

Denver

16

64

768

12.0

10

1999

Denver

5

23

224

9.7

0

2000

Baltimore

16

67

810

12.1

5

2001

Baltimore

16

73

811

11.1

2

2002

Denver

13

61

686

11.2

3

2003

Denver

15

62

770

12.4

8

Career Total

204

815

10,060

12.3

62

Sharpe has 204 goals and 815 receipts in over 13 years of his career.

Shannon Sharpe’s Net Worth: How Much Does He Earn?

Shannon Sharpe has an estimated net worth of $13.5 million as of 2019. He generates this net worth from his earnings, both from his playing career and his current career in commentary and sports analysis.

Shannon earned a huge total of $22,328,500 during his 15 seasons as a professional football player. Among this amount, he earned $6,097,500 as contract signing bonuses from his teams.

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During his time at Baltimore Ravens, he received a total of $7 million. The rest of the amount Shannon earned was during his time with Denver Broncos.

After his retirement from professional football, he began working as a commentator and a sports analyst at FOX Sports. He is currently the co-host of the show SKIP & SHANNON: UNDISPUTED, which airs on weekdays on FS1.

Shannon started as a commentator for CBS sports, appearing on pregame, halftime and post-game shows, where he served for close to 10 years. In addition to his television work, he also served as a host for Sirius NFL Radio’s “Opening Drive” morning program alongside Bob Papa.

In 2013, he also took to writing as a columnist and spokesperson for “FitnessRX For Men” magazine and appeared on the cover of the publication’s September 2013 issue. He earns $755,000 per year at FOX, which is a huge amount for a TV sports show host.

Shannon Sharpe’s Marriage Life: Who Is His Wife?

Shannon Sharpe is a troubled guy when it comes to relationships and marriages. He is currently single with no one that is rumored to be with him for now.

Shannon was with Nicole Murphy back in November 2017. However, the relationship disappeared from social media due to no apparent reason. Maybe they were not compatible with each other.

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After Nicole, Shannon was involved with Katy Kellner, who was also his ex-fiance. Their romance began in a fitness gym, however, it is not revealed when they both actually met.

Shannon Sharpe and ex-fiance Katy Kellner.Image Source: The Baller Life